Tai Chi for Health Hand Form

Tai Chi for Arthritis

 In 1997, Dr. Paul Lam, a family physician and tai chi expert, worked with a team of tai chi and medical specialists to create the Tai Chi for Arthritis program. The special features of this unique program are that it is easy to learn, enjoyable, and provides many health benefits in a relatively short period of time. Tai Chi for Arthritis is based on Sun style tai chi. This style was chosen because of its healing component, its unique Qigong (an exercise which improves relaxation and vital energy), and its ability to improve mobility and balance. The program contains a carefully constructed set of warming-up and cooling-down exercises, Qigong breathing exercises, a Basic Core six movements, an Advanced Extension six movements, and adaptations of the movements for older adults. Also incorporated into the program is a safe and effective teaching system.

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis is a special program designed by Dr Paul Lam, a physician and a Tai Chi master, together with his medical and Tai Chi colleagues for people with Osteoporosis. It is easy-to-learn, safe and effective. The program includes warm-up, wind-down, special precautions and a set of 8 forms derived from Yang and Sun style Tai Chi. It helps to strength bones, improve balance and improve relaxation.

Tai Chi for Energy

This program is comprised of two different tai chi styles. Chen style is vigorous and complex, combining fast and slow movements with powerful spiral force. Sun style incorporates unique qigong (life energy) movements with agile stepping. These two seemingly contrasting styles have complementary internal energy.  Using his deep understanding of tai chi principles and over 30 years of teaching experience, Dr. Lam has carefully combined movements from Chen and Sun styles to produce a powerful synergy in Tai Chi for Energy. Thus, with regular practice and in a relatively short period of time, this program will help you acquire better health and wellness, internal energy, and ability to manage stress.

 

 

Qigong

These courses are general health classes that focus on collecting, storing & moving your energy (qi) throughout your body as well as extending your qi outside your body.  The increased awareness of your qi flow will aid in overall health as well as in martial applications.

Eight Pieces of Brocade

Ba Duan Jin (The Eight Pieces of Brocade) was developed during the twelfth century by the famous general Yueh Fei (who also created the Hsing I internal martial art) as a way to strengthen the body, to balance the vital functions and to drive stagnant energy and toxins from the system. Pa Tuan Chin is a very popular Chi Kung set, ideal for beginners. Although simple, these exercises have a lot to offer. By involving your mind in your Chi Kung practice you will get their full benefits. But, even by practicing the set as simple physical exercises, the Pa Tuan Chin routine will loosen your muscles, improve your posture, enhance your blood circulation, and relax you.

Therapeutic Qigong

This course is based in Helen Wu's family "Twenty Postures Qigong" developed by her grandfather, Grandmaster Wang Zi-ping. She learned it from him and from her father, Dr. Wu Chengde, and she has further refined the set. She has divided it into three subroutines for different sections of the body. These simple and enjoyable exercises relieve chronic illness, reduce stress and tension, regulate normal bodily functions, improve circulation, and boost the immune system.

Animal Sport Qigong

The Five Animal Sports, or Frolics, are one of the most ancient and popular sets of medical qigong exercises. Passed down for nearly 2,000 years, it is an effective, fun, and sometimes humorous way to energize the entire body. By imitating the movements and spirit of the Tiger, Deer, Bear, Monkey, and Bird, a practitioner can build their strength and longevity inside and out, and enjoy excellent health. Learn the correspondence between the internal organs and Five Elements theor.

 Wild Goose Qigong Part 1

Wild Goose Qigong is a complete healing system. It is one of the most widely practiced styles of Qigong in China today. It is well known for its lovely and graceful movements that suggest an innocent and carefree wild goose. Wild Goose Qigong is a safe and powerful way to make your body stronger, your mind sharper and your mood happier. The movements and postures naturally open the twelve meridians, and induce Micro-Cosmic Orbit to circulate within the governing and conception vessels.

 

Tai Chi Chuan

Simplified Yang 24 Forms

"The form was the result of an effort by the Chinese Sports Committee, which, in 1956, brought together four t'ai chi teachers to create a simplified form of t'ai chi as exercise for the masses. The creators truncated the traditional family style t'ai chi forms to 24 postures; taking between four and five minutes to perform and to give the beginner an introduction to the essential elements of t'ai chi ch'uan, yet retain the traditional flavor of traditional longer hand forms (in general, 88-108 postures)."  It is easier to learn than Traditional long form of Yang Style - and some of the movements are different than traditional Yang Style.

Simplified Yang 48 Forms

Simplified Yang 88 Forms

Traditional Yang 103 Forms

Tai Chi Hand Forms

Hand form courses prepare the student for push hands & weapons training.  These courses are for all ageas, beginners to advanced.  These forms can improve a students strength, coordination, posture, concentration, and general overall energy.